The Rhodes performing, "The Way We Were" featuring The Allegro Orchestra

The Allegro Orchestra continues to stretch the boundaries of how
classically trained young musicians can network with new and
innovative venues. They certainly look like a classical orchestra,
but the sound they generate seems younger and more like what you
might expect at a rock concert. While not classical, the use of the
classical language and technique to generate contemporary syntax of
rhythm and chords executed in rapid staccato and syncopated beats is
very unique with this energetic group. The tempo was sometimes fierce
and even bluesy but never complacent. The results undoubtedly
challenge the conventional definition of what strings are expected to
sound like. Complacency is not to be either seen nor heard. Refreshing, really.

The Allegro Youth Orchestra invites you to be part of this
revolution! Share this clip with friends, family, educators and other
YouTubers. If it is only different for the sake of difference, then
too bad. But if this difference challenges how one thinks and reaches
new ideas, well, then Bravo!

For those of us there that evening, it was certainly something unique
and very memorable.

Music & Lyrics by Derek Daunicht and David LaViola
©2011 all rights reserved.

The Rhodes recorded by Jesse Ordansky at Friendly Studios.

Strings arranged and conducted by Viktor Prizgintas. Recorded & mixed by Phil Bulla.

Music video produced, filmed and edited by Phil Bulla / Platinum Productions, Monroe NY.

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[nanalleegro]

Loved the great blend of their voices, and, tho softer than the instruments, all were very distinct.

Great job Allegro! Thanks Mr. P!

Nanallegro

[fretlesswave]

The Allegro Orchestra and the Rhodes sound great together.....another really great performance.

[andrewprochet]

Cool stuff!!!!

[lynnepjmax50]

Music and song: Awesome!

[dinakassel1]

You all are doing a great job, keep it up!

[kalpuprem]

Awesome job....I really like it...i am sure you must have practice a lot and it is result of this....way to go kids..

[92MandMs]

Oh!!! That's amazing!! And I even know the young folks there!! Haha! Talented!!

[c1eloazul]

Very good presentation!. A pleasure to watch and listen to

[9513dancer]

this is my absolute favotie song by the Rhodes!!!!!!!!!

[TurdBlossom95]

Fantastic, the kids are really into it